Brian Poindexter

Brian Poindexter earned an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College. His career experience includes working as a union ironworker. He has also served as an at-large member of the Brook Park City Council. As of 2026, he is an apprenticeship instructor for the Ironworkers Local 17 union.[1]

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Campaign websitePoindexter's campaign website stated the following:The Economy & Cost of LivingAn Economy Built on Workers, Not Just ProfitsWorking people feel the economy every single day — at the grocery store, when the utility bill arrives, and when rent or mortgage payments come due. Right now, too many families are doing everything right and still falling behind. Wages haven’t kept up, prices keep climbing, and too many policies in Washington are written to protect profits instead of people.For years, we’ve been told that if corporations do well, everyone else will benefit. But what we’ve seen instead is record profits at the top and tighter belts everywhere else. That’s not a failure of workers — it’s a failure of leadership.An economy that works can’t be built from the penthouse down. It has to be built from the foundation up, and workers are that foundation.Working Families Are Always Asked to SacrificeWhen tax cuts are debated in Washington, they seem to flow easily to the wealthiest and most powerful. When subsidies are discussed, large corporations are first in line. But when the conversation turns to deficits, debt, or “tough choices,” it’s working families who are asked to give more, wait longer, or accept less.That double standard is wrong.Working people shouldn’t be treated as a backup plan or a revenue source. We shouldn’t only be remembered when it’s time to sacrifice. If the economy depends on our labor — and it does — then economic policy should reflect that reality.Fair wages, predictable costs, and real economic security aren’t radical ideas. They’re the basics of a functioning economy.A Fair Economy Starts With Respect for WorkI believe the economy should reward work, not exploit it. That means policies that strengthen wages, protect workers from being priced out of basic necessities, and stop rewarding companies that ship jobs overseas while expecting American workers to pick up the slack.It also means recognizing that cost-of-living pressures don’t fall evenly. A rising grocery bill or healthcare premium hits a working family a lot harder than it hits a CEO or a politician insulated from those costs.My focus is simple: if you work hard, you should be able to afford to live with dignity, support your family, and plan for the future. That’s not asking for special treatment — it’s asking for a fair deal.Workers’ Rights & UnionsUnions Are Workers Looking Out for WorkersA union isn’t an outside force — it’s working people standing together to protect each other. Full stop. The right to organize is about safety, fairness, and dignity on the job, not politics or talking points.Too often, workers who try to organize are met with pressure, misinformation, or fear tactics designed to keep them quiet. That doesn’t make workplaces stronger — it makes them less safe and less fair. If workers want to come together to improve their jobs, that choice should be theirs alone.Strong unions raise standards not just for their members, but for entire industries. They help set the bar for wages, benefits, and safety, and they give workers the ability to speak with one voice instead of being isolated and ignored.The Right to Organize Shouldn’t Come With ConsequencesNo one should risk their livelihood just for standing up for themselves or their coworkers. Yet too many workers are afraid to speak out because they know retaliation is real — and often goes unpunished.That fear is by design.When workers are divided or intimidated, it’s easier to cut corners, suppress wages, and ignore safety. Protecting workers’ rights means making it clear that organizing, speaking up, and demanding fair treatment are protected actions — not career-ending ones.A workplace where workers feel respected and heard is safer, more productive, and more stable. That’s good for workers, good for employers who play by the rules, and good for our economy.Respecting Work Means Respecting WorkersI’ve spent my career on jobsites where safety rules weren’t “red tape” — they were the difference between going home at night or not. Calling worker protections “burdensome” ignores the reality of the people doing the work.Protecting workers’ rights isn’t about lowering standards to compete with anyone else. It’s about raising standards here at home. We don’t win by racing to the bottom — we win by valuing the people who build, move, teach, and care for this country.Workers deserve a real seat at the table, real protections on the job, and leaders who understand that dignity at work is non-negotiable.Healthcare That Makes SenseHealthcare Shouldn’t Disappear When a Job DoesFor working people, healthcare isn’t theoretical — it’s personal. It’s whether you can see a doctor when you’re sick, afford the medication you need, or get treatment without worrying about financial ruin. Right now, too many families are one layoff, injury, or slowdown away from losing coverage entirely.Tying healthcare to employment gives bad bosses leverage they shouldn’t have. When your health insurance depends on your job, it becomes harder to speak up about unsafe conditions, unfair pay, or mistreatment. No one should have to choose between their health and their livelihood.Healthcare should be portable and dependable, so a change in work doesn’t turn into a crisis for you or your family.A System Designed to Confuse WorkersAsk any working person if they truly understand their health insurance plan. Most don’t — and that’s not their fault. Between networks, deductibles, co-pays, surprise bills, and coverage denials, the system feels like a shell game designed to wear people down.That confusion is where costs are hidden.Working families shouldn’t need a law degree to figure out whether they’re covered or what something will cost. A healthcare system that makes people afraid to seek care isn’t working — it’s failing the very people it’s supposed to protect.Taking care of a human being isn’t radical. It’s the baseline responsibility of a society that values its people.Healthcare That Respects Work and DignityI believe healthcare policy should start with one simple question: does this help people get the care they need without fear, delay, or financial devastation?That means strengthening access, increasing transparency, and making sure workers aren’t punished for getting sick, injured, or growing older. It also means recognizing that healthcare costs hit working families hardest — not politicians or executives insulated from those pressures.If you work hard, play by the rules, and contribute to your community, you should be able to count on a healthcare system that treats you with dignity. That’s not asking for special treatment — it’s asking for common sense.Made in America“Made in America” Should Mean SomethingPoliticians love to talk about “Made in America,” but too often it’s just a slogan. The same people who wrap themselves in the flag are often the first to ship jobs overseas in search of cheaper labor and higher profits.I believe in “Made in America” in real, practical ways — in the jobs we create, the products we buy, and the communities we invest in. When we hollow out our manufacturing base and send work overseas, workers here at home are left with fewer opportunities and less security.An economy that depends on foreign labor while abandoning American workers isn’t strong — it’s fragile.Stop Rewarding Companies That Ship Jobs OverseasOne of the biggest failures in modern economic policy has been rewarding corporations for outsourcing jobs while shifting the costs onto working families. When companies move production to countries with lower wages and weaker labor standards, American workers lose — and then we’re asked to make up the difference.That’s backwards.If corporations want tax breaks, subsidies, and access to American markets, they should earn them by creating good-paying jobs here, respecting workers’ rights, and investing in the communities that support them. Good corporate citizenship should be rewarded — not avoided.Building at Home Strengthens Our Economy and Our SecurityManufacturing and skilled trades don’t just support families — they support national strength. When we depend too heavily on foreign supply chains, we expose ourselves to disruptions, shortages, and vulnerabilities that hurt working people first.Investing in American manufacturing means more than jobs. It means safer supply chains, stronger communities, and a future where working families can plan ahead instead of scrambling to survive the next economic shift.We don’t win by racing to the bottom or lowering our standards to compete with other countries. We win by valuing work, respecting workers, and building an economy that’s strong because it’s fair.— Brian Poindexter's campaign website (April 24, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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